KR200488347Y1 - Cable apparatus embedded in furniture for charging and data communication - Google Patents

Cable apparatus embedded in furniture for charging and data communication Download PDF

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KR200488347Y1
KR200488347Y1 KR2020180004215U KR20180004215U KR200488347Y1 KR 200488347 Y1 KR200488347 Y1 KR 200488347Y1 KR 2020180004215 U KR2020180004215 U KR 2020180004215U KR 20180004215 U KR20180004215 U KR 20180004215U KR 200488347 Y1 KR200488347 Y1 KR 200488347Y1
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    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02Contact members
    • H01R13/10Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/73Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/60Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00Two poles
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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Abstract

The present invention relates to an embedded cable device for charging and data communication, and more particularly, to a charging device and a data communication (hub) function which can be installed in a furniture or a wall such as a bed, a table, a desk or a cabinet, And more particularly, to a furniture embedded cable device for charging and data communication that can provide ease of use.

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[0001] CABLE APPARATUS EMBEDDED IN FURNITURE FOR CHARGING AND DATA COMMUNICATION [0002]

The present invention relates to a household embedded cable device for charging and data communication, and more particularly, to a charging device for charging and data communication (hub) without attaching to furniture, such as a bed, a table, a desk or a cabinet, And more particularly to a furniture embedded cable device for charging and data communication capable of providing usability through functions.

In general, electronic devices having various functions such as a smart phone have been developed and released due to the development of information communication technology. These electronic apparatuses operate by receiving external power or by supplying power through a built-in rechargeable battery.

Various additional devices are electrically connected to the electronic devices, for example, a computer via a USB port. For example, products such as a keyboard, a mouse, an external hard disk, a digital camera, MP3, a mobile phone charger, a USB fan, and a USB stand are produced.

These additional devices operate by receiving power from a computer or by using them to perform data communication. However, there was an economic burden because a relatively expensive USB hub had to be purchased for the purpose of expanding the scarce USB port of the computer.

In addition, since it is necessary to provide a power supply to various additional devices or a socket (multi-tap) for the purpose of charging the built-in rechargeable battery, and a USB hub for data communication purposes, The outlet and the USB hub were placed in a complicated manner, and the aesthetics were deteriorated.

In addition, since the outlet is intertwined with the other electronic devices or the cables of the additional devices on the bottom of the desk or the table, it not only hinders the aesthetics, but also requires that the connection port be plugged into the outlet etc. I was uncomfortable.

KR 10-2010-0042174 A, 2010. 04. 23.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art, and it has been proposed to use a charging and data communication (hub) function without detracting aesthetics by installing it on various furniture or walls such as a bed, a table, a desk or a cabinet, And to provide a household embedded cable device for charging and data communication capable of providing convenience.

According to an aspect of the present invention, A main body connected to one side of the cable and installed in the furniture; A charging adapter connected to the other side of the cable and having a power cord connected to an outlet for a commercial power supply; And a USB cable branched from the other end of the cable and connected to the computer by branching with the charging adapter.

Preferably, the main body has a cylindrical structure and is embedded in the furniture and has a flange formed on a front portion thereof; A ring-shaped cover detachably attached to the flange so as to cover the flange of the housing; A charging unit that is provided on a front surface of the housing and is electrically connected to one end of the cable, receives charging power from the charging adapter through the cable, or receives charging power supplied from the USB cable through the cable USB port for; And a data signal transmitted from the electronic device connected to the USB cable through the cable, the data signal being provided in a front portion of the housing so as to be parallel to the charging USB port, the data signal being electrically connected to one end of the cable And a USB port for the hub to output the USB port.

Preferably, the flange has a circular structure, and a plurality of coupling grooves are formed at regular intervals along the circumferential upper surface, and fastening holes are formed between the plurality of coupling grooves, And the cover is engaged with the flange by rotating the cover along the coupling groove of the flange in one direction in a state where the coupling protrusion of the cover is inserted into the coupling groove of the flange, . ≪ / RTI >

Preferably, the main body further includes an outlet recessed inward from a front portion of the housing.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to install in a furniture or a wall such as a bed, a table, a desk, or a cabinet, so that it can be easily handled and provide charging and data communication (hub) To provide ease of use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view for explaining a built-in cable apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG.
Fig. 2 is a view for explaining the main body shown in Fig. 1; Fig.
Fig. 3 is a view schematically showing a state in which the main body shown in Fig. 2 is embedded in furniture. Fig.
FIGS. 4 and 5 are views for explaining a process of embedding a body according to the present invention into furniture.
Fig. 6 is a view for explaining a built-in cable apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Fig.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be embodied in various forms.

These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. And this invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Accordingly, in some embodiments, well known components, well known operations, and well-known techniques are not specifically described to avoid an undesirable interpretation of the present invention.

In addition, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. Moreover, terms used herein (to be referred to) are intended to illustrate embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. Also, components and acts referred to as " comprising (or comprising) " do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense that is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are defined.

Technical features of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a view for explaining a built-in cable apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Fig.

1, the furniture embedded cable device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to one side of a cable 11 and a cable 11 and is connected to one side of a cable 11 to be connected to a furniture or a wall such as a bed, a table, a desk or a cabinet, A charging adapter 13 connected to the other side of the cable 11 and having a power cord connected to an outlet for a commercial power source and a charging adapter 13 connected to the other side of the cable 11, And a USB cable 14 branched to the computer.

Fig. 2 is a view for explaining the main body shown in Fig. 1. Fig.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body 12 has a substantially cylindrical structure and includes a housing 121, such as a bed, a table, a desk, a cabinet, or the like, which is installed in furniture or a wall.

A flange 121a is formed on the front surface of the housing 121. [ The flange 121a has a circular structure, and a plurality of coupling grooves g are formed at regular intervals along the circumferential upper surface. Further, one fastening hole (h) is formed between the plurality of engaging grooves (g).

A ring-shaped cover 122 is detachably coupled to cover the flange 121a of the housing 121.

A coupling protrusion (not shown) is formed in the lower portion of the cover 122 to be inserted into the coupling groove g of the flange 121a. The cover 122 is coupled to the flange 121a by rotating the cover 122 along the coupling groove g in one direction with the coupling protrusion of the cover 122 inserted into the coupling groove g.

On the front surface of the housing 121, a charging USB port 123 and a USB port 124 for a hub for data communication are provided vertically. At this time, the charging USB port 123 and the hub USB port 124 are electrically connected to one side of the cable 11, respectively.

The charging USB port 123 can receive charging power from the charging adapter 13 through the cable 11 or receive the charging power through the USB cable 14 through the cable 11.

The hub USB port 124 is electrically connected to the USB cable 14 through a cable 11 and connected to an electronic device such as a USB port 124 for a computer and a hub connected to the USB cable 14. [ And provides mutual data communication between electronic devices, for example, smart phones.

The main body 12 may further include a switching switch (not shown) for selectively connecting the charging USB port 123 or the hub USB port 124 to the cable 11 in the housing 121.

When a failure occurs in any of the ports of the USB port for charging 123 or the USB port for hub 124, the switch connects the port which is normally operated among them to the cable 11. Accordingly, even if a failure occurs in one of the USB port for charging 123 or the USB port for hub 124, the whole cable device can be used without being discarded.

The main body 12 may further include a current sensor (not shown) for automatically controlling the switch. The current sensor senses a current flowing through the cable 11 and determines whether a signal transmitted through the cable 11 is a charging power transmitted from the charging adapter 13 or transmitted through the USB cable 14 It is determined whether it is a data signal.

The switching switch selectively connects the charging USB port 123 or the hub USB port 124 to the cable 11 in response to the detection signal of the current sensing sensor. That is, when the signal transmitted through the cable 11 by the signal sensed by the current sensing sensor corresponds to the charging power supplied from the charging adapter 13, the charging USB port 123 and the cable 11 ). When a signal transmitted through the cable 11 corresponds to a data signal transmitted from the USB cable 14 by the signal sensed by the current sensing sensor, the hub USB port 124 and the cable 11, Respectively.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a state where the main body shown in FIG. 2 is embedded in furniture.

As shown in Fig. 3, the main body 12 is embedded in the furniture 1. Fig. For example, a hole is formed in a desk, and then the lower portion of the housing 121 is inserted into the hole. At this time, the charging USB port 123 and the hub USB port 124 provided on the front surface of the housing 121 are exposed to the outside.

On the other hand, the cable 11 can be detachably coupled to the main body 12, that is, the housing 121, in order to easily pull the main body 12 into the hole formed in the desk. In this state, the housing 121 is pulled downward from the upper part of the hole to the lower part of the hole so that the lower part of the flange 121a is hooked on the desk, (11) may be coupled to the lower part of the housing (121).

4 and 5 are views illustrating a process of embedding a main body according to the present invention in furniture.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cover 122 is detached from the housing 121.

Thereafter, the housing 121 is drawn into the hole formed in the furniture 1.

Thereafter, the flange 121a is fastened and fixed to the upper surface of the furniture 1 through the fastening hole h formed in the flange 121a of the housing 121 using a fastening member such as a screw.

5, the cover 122 is coupled to the flange 121a by rotating the cover 122 in one direction with the coupling protrusion of the cover 122 inserted into the coupling groove g of the flange 121a do.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a built-in type cable device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

6, the embedding type cable apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a cable 21, a main body 22, a charging adapter 23, and a USB cable 24 ).

The main body 22 includes a housing 221, a cover 222, a charging USB port 223 and a USB port 224 for a hub, and includes a receptacle 225 recessed inward from a front portion of the housing 221, .

The housing 221 is embedded in the furniture in the same manner as the first embodiment, and the cover 222 is detachably coupled to the housing 221.

The charging adapter 23 converts the external commercial power source into a DC power source corresponding to an appropriate voltage of the electronic equipment and supplies the DC power source to the cable 21 or the 220V commercial power source is converted into a DC power source, . To this end, the charging adapter 23 may further include a change-over switch (not shown) for selecting the conversion of the commercial power source.

The cable 21 may include a commercial power supply line for supplying a 220 V commercial power supply and a charging and data transmission line capable of transmitting a DC power and / or a data signal. At this time, the commercial power line is connected to the socket 225, and the charge and data transmission line is connected to the charging USB port 223 or the hub USB port 224.

As described above, the technical idea of the present invention has been specifically described in the preferred embodiment, but the preferred embodiment described above is for the purpose of explanation and not for the limitation. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

10, 20: Furniture embedded cable device
11, 21: Cable
12, 22:
13, 23: Charging adapter
14, 24: USB cable
121, 221: housing
121a,
122, 222: cover
g: Coupling groove
h: fastening ball
123, 223: Rechargeable USB port
124, 224: USB port for hub
225: Outlet

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cable;
A main body connected to one side of the cable and installed in the furniture;
A charging adapter connected to the other side of the cable and having a power cord connected to an outlet for a commercial power supply; And
And a USB cable branched from the other end of the cable and connected to the computer,
The main body includes:
A housing having a cylindrical structure embedded in the furniture and having a flange formed on a front portion thereof;
A ring-shaped cover detachably attached to the flange so as to cover the flange of the housing;
A charging unit that is provided on a front surface of the housing and is electrically connected to one end of the cable, receives charging power from the charging adapter through the cable, or receives charging power supplied from the USB cable through the cable USB port for;
A data signal transmitted through the cable from an electronic device connected to the USB cable through the cable, the data signal being provided on a front surface of the housing so as to be parallel to the charging USB port, USB port for hub;
A switch for selectively connecting the charging USB port or the hub USB port to the cable; And
And a current sensing sensor for sensing a current flowing through the cable to control the changeover switch
Furniture embedded cable system.
delete The method according to claim 1,
The flange has a circular structure, and a plurality of coupling grooves are formed at regular intervals along the circumferential upper surface of the flange. The coupling holes are formed between the plurality of coupling grooves,
And the cover is formed at a lower portion of the cover with a coupling protrusion inserted into the coupling groove of the flange so that the coupling protrusion of the cover is inserted into the coupling groove of the flange and the cover is rotated along the coupling groove of the flange in one direction The cover being coupled to the flange,
Wherein the cable is connected to the cable.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the main body further comprises an outlet recessed inwardly from a front portion of the housing.
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